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Shakopee Man Found Dead in Snow Identified

The preliminary report lists hypothermia with alcohol intoxication as a contributing factor as the cause of death.

Andrea Parrott, Neighbor
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The Shakopee man who was found dead last week near Top Star Market has been identified.

Thomas James Lawrie, 52, died on Dec. 12 of hypothermia with alcohol intoxication as a contributing factor. The cause of death is according to the coroner's preliminary report, said Shakopee Police Captain Craig Robson.

A passerby called Shakopee Police after spotting Lawrie on the ground. Lawrie was dead when police arrived at around 8:41 a.m.

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Police reported the smell of alcohol and bottles of alchohol near the area where Lawrie was found, and the death appeared to be accidental.

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